(a) The design of development within the Independence Avenue PRO zone shall include common themes and styles in building designs. Exterior colors shall be coordinated and harmonizing with other buildings. Each building shall be approved by the Provo City Design Review Committee prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(b) Roof shapes shall harmonize with and shall reflect the diversity of the building’s architectural character.

(c) Building materials should be durable and suitable for the design in which they are used. Natural materials such as stone, wood trim, plaster (EIFS), cement siding or vinyl siding shall be used. Aluminum siding is prohibited.

(d) To the extent allowed by flood protection measures set forth in the Provo City Code or other applicable law, garages may be depressed below street grade.

(e) No trash, used materials, or wrecked or abandoned vehicles or equipment shall be stored in an open area. Storage of commercial goods or materials shall be prohibited. Containers for trash storage of a size, type and quantity approved by the City shall be screened by a sight obscuring fence and maintained in an appropriate location.